Supply Chain IT Solutions for Architecture and Applications

Improvements in supply chain IT solutions, architecture and applications mean far greater profit for those companies that embrace technology early. Recent technology advances are enabling companies to achieve a major competitive advantage.

At Bisham Consulting, we have vast experience in this area, meaning better efficiency and lower cost for our clients.

Our expertise covers a wide range of IT systems and an even wider range of supply chain applications. We use the very latest technology to achieve improvements in efficiency in every area.

We advise on and implement solutions in supply chain management software architecture, including warehouse management and control, transport management, in-cab, inventory planning, order management, network planning and business intelligence systems. These are underpinned by effective supply chain systems integration to ensure data consistency and process alignment across functions.

Warehouse manager using a tablet to monitor supply chain services and performance insights.

A few questions at the start of the process will usually help. It gives us a very good idea of the scope of the project:

  • Are you satisfied with your existing Supply Chain IT architecture and applications?

  • Does your supply chain IT support your current supply chain strategy?

  • Are you getting the best out of your existing IT systems?

  • Do you know how the efficiency of your operations compares with your competitors?

  • Are your supply chain management processes achieving the desired result?

  • Are the deliverables meeting management expectations?

  • Have those expectations been clearly defined?

  • Are you aware of the latest IT developments and the cost savings they deliver?

Supply Chain Service Elements – the Things That Matter

  • What IT do you currently have in place in the supply chain?
  • How do these IT applications rate in comparison to alternatives available in the market?
  • Are these systems sufficiently integrated?
  • Are there key functionality gaps?
  • Automation of key processes in the supply network.
  • Improved planning, order fulfilment and resource management.
  • Creating a data-rich environment to support business planning and operational improvements.
  • Creating supply chain visibility to meet customer needs and business expectations.
  • Workshop based approach to creating future state operation concepts.
  • Defining the business’s supply chain needs in business terms.
  • Creating future state optimised operation process maps and workflows.
  • Producing a supplier specification based on defined requirements.
  • Managing an RFI and/or RFQ process.
  • Selecting suitable IT supplier bidders.
  • Selection criteria for sourcing.
  • Recommendations and support for final sourcing decisions.
  • Project management support for IT delivery.
  • Due diligence of UAT and volume testing plans.
  • Management of change requests.
Warehouse design consultants diagram showing supply chain service elements for layout, automation and operations.

What Are the Client Benefits of Using Bisham Consulting?

Supply chain IT architecture and applications benefits, Simply having the latest software is not enough on its own. We need to look at the production processes upon which the IT will sit. We focus first on the creation of a strong foundation that will achieve the core objectives of the organisation.

We always look to create a clearly defined concept based on a firm understanding of existing business processes. We also pay particular attention to defining the future needs of the company. Your current business model and your aspirations for future growth and profitability will drive our agenda. Improving the customer experience is invariably part of our brief.

Then there’s the IT. We believe that IT is not an end in itself. It is adopted to support supply chain improvements that have been clearly identified. We think that is important. It also means that we can more easily measure the improvement in both performance and cost savings. We bring over 30 years of experience in this sector and a neutral and independent approach. It is that independence that enables us to supply the best IT solution to achieve the desired result. As you might imagine, risk is always high on our agenda.

We always look to ensure a client’s operational concept for the future state is not compromised during the implementation. It’s what we call a Safe ‘Right First Time’ implementation. All our consultation work will result in a practical and realistic implementation plan. Above all else, it must be achievable in the time scales allowed, and it must be on-budget. Our expertise in IT software is what has made us the leading consultants in supply chain IT applications. Knowing the best solution to achieve your objectives saves time and money. So if you have a project you would like to discuss, please give us a call.

Contingency Planning in the Event of Unforeseen Problems

At Bisham Consulting, our entire focus is on Reward versus Risk. We are always seeking to enhance performance, reduce costs and improve profits. So yes, supply chain planning must be cost-effective. However, risk mitigation is key to everything we do.

With over 30 years of experience, we help clients implement and manage supply chain IT solutions that support smarter planning, lower risk and better outcomes. We would be delighted to show you some of the many international projects we have worked on. We are as comfortable working with small emerging companies as we are with large blue-chip clients. We can also provide professional project management or expert support to the client’s own project manager. To discuss your project or explore how our supply chain IT solutions can support your goals, get in touch with our team today. 

Our Clients

From corporate offices to large-scale events, our clients trust us to deliver reliable and professional security solutions tailored to their needs. Drawing on decades of experience, we benchmark our approach against leading supply chain consulting companies to ensure clients receive measurable, world-class outcomes